diy nut

I found a really interestingly fabulous d.i.y tutorial on http://honestlywtf.com/ about how to make a very inexpensive but superb looking Braided Hex Nut Bracelet. The original idea comes from the Giles & Brother collection http://www.gilesandbrother.com/collections/womens-classic/products/short-braided-hex-necklace

The idea of being able to make you own for under £10 is so inspiring. So why not make one for yourself and your friends?

You will need 3 strands of twine cut into one yard pieces, 18 small brass hex nuts (although you can use any size, maybe even use graduating sizes?) and last but not least some patience.

Gather the 3 strands of twine and tie them in a knot at the top, leaving about 2 inches of slack for when tying. Start braiding and once you reach an inch down from the braiding start threading in the hex nuts. Before you braid the far left strand over the middle strand, thread on a nut, push it against the base of the braid, and crossover. Depending on the thickness of the twine, you can wrap tape around the bottom tips to prevent the twine from fraying. (click on the images for a larger view)

Keeping your thumb at the base of the braid, hold the nut in its place. Before you braid the far right strand over the middle, thread on another nut, push it against the base of the braid and crossover. Again, hold your thumb tightly against the base of the braid, keeping the nuts in place. Thread another nut onto the far left piece and crossover.

Repeat the steps, by threading the rest of the nuts to the outer pieces of twine before they are crossed over. Thread, cross, thread, cross. Finish the bracelet with another inch of braided twine and a knot.

The bracelet should wrap around your wrist at least two or three times. Trim it to your liking.

Enjoy!!